The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has undertaken a significant reshuffle in the Inland Revenue Service (IRS), announcing the transfers and postings of 153 officers in the latest round of administrative changes.
The reshuffle, aimed at optimizing the efficiency of the IRS, covers officers ranging from BS-17 to BS-20.
In a series of notifications issued on September 2, 2022, the FBR detailed the transfers and postings of IRS officers across various grades. The reshuffle includes officers in BS-17 to BS-20 categories, reflecting the FBR’s commitment to organizational restructuring and ensuring a dynamic and effective leadership within the IRS.
Notable Transfers and Postings:
1. Muhammad Tariq Arbab (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Director General (OPS), Directorate General of Digital Invoicing and Analysis, Islamabad. Also assigned additional charge of the post of Director General (OPS) (Retail), FBR (HQ), Islamabad.
2. Asem Iftikhar (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation (Inland Revenue), Islamabad.
3. Mohammed Nasser Janjua (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Commissioner Inland Revenue, (Enforcement – II) Medium Taxpayers Office, Karachi.
4. Ms. Amna Faiz Bhatty (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Commissioner Inland Revenue, (Audit-II) Large Taxpayers Office, Lahore.
5. Muhammad Anwar (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Commissioner Inland Revenue, (Gujrat Zone) Regional Tax Office, Sialkot.
6. Ms. Fiza Batool (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Commissioner Inland Revenue, (Audit-II) Corporate Tax Office, Lahore.
7. Irshad Hussain (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Commissioner Inland Revenue, (WHT) Regional Tax Office, Sargodha.
8. Ms. Nafeesa Satti (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Commissioner Inland Revenue, (WHT) Regional Tax Office, Rawalpindi.
9. Shabih-ul-Aijaz (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Commissioner Inland Revenue AEOI Zone, Lahore.
10. Waseem Hayat Bajwa (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Chief (Projects), Admpn/ HR, FBR (HQ), Islamabad.
11. Mohy ud Din Ismail (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Commissioner Inland Revenue, (Enforcement) Corporate Tax Office, Islamabad.
12. Ms. Nazia Zeb Ali (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Chief, (International Taxes) Directorate General of International Tax Operations, FBR (Hq), Islamabad.
13. Dr. Razi-ur-Rehman Khan (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals), Sialkot.
14. Barrister Nowsherwan Khan (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Director, (HQ) Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation (Inland Revenue), Islamabad.
15. Syed Farooq Jamil (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals), Peshawar.
16. Said Munaf (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Commissioner Inland Revenue, (North Zone) Regional Tax Office, Islamabad.
17. Ms. Sajida Kausar (BS-20): Transferred and posted as Commissioner Inland Revenue, (ICTO Zone) Regional Tax Office, Islamabad.
18. Ms. Sumria Mahmood Qazi (BS-19): Transferred and posted as Commissioner Inland Revenue (OPS) AEOI Zone, Islamabad.
19. Muhammad Asif (BS-19): Transferred and posted as Chief (OPS) (IR-Operations Wing), FBR (HQ), Islamabad.
20. Ms. Adeela Yusuf Khan (BS-19): Transferred and posted as Commissioner Inland Revenue, (OPS) (South Zone) Regional Tax Office, Islamabad.
The notifications also covered transfers and postings for officers in BS-18 and BS-19, providing details of new assignments and responsibilities for these officers. Additionally, a separate notification detailed transfers and postings for officers in BS-17 and BS-18 categories.
FBR’s Emphasis on Performance Allowance:
The FBR highlighted that officers drawing performance allowance prior to the issuance of the notification would continue to receive the same allowance at their new place of posting. This emphasis on performance allowance reflects the FBR’s commitment to recognizing and rewarding exceptional performance within the IRS.
The reshuffle is expected to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to key positions within the IRS, contributing to enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in tax administration. It also aligns with the FBR’s ongoing efforts to foster a dynamic and responsive work environment within the organization.
The FBR remains dedicated to optimizing its organizational structure, ensuring that key positions are held by officers with the right skills and capabilities to meet the evolving challenges in the field of revenue collection and tax administration. The recent transfers and postings demonstrate the FBR’s commitment to fostering excellence and leadership within the IRS.
